Readers sound off: Things you can only get in Houston

We shared our favorite Houston-only products, and readers responded. Here's what you had to say.

By Compiled by Dana Guthrie

on February 11, 2013 10:00 AM

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"Every time I came home to Houston, I had to get three things. Two you could get other places in Texas (Shipley's donuts and Pappasito's beef fajitas), but Houston is the only place to get a REAL Antone's Po Boy!"

"Every time I came home to Houston, I had to get three things. Two you could get other places in Texas (Shipley's donuts and Pappasito's beef fajitas), but Houston is the only place to get a REAL Antone's Po ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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"Summer in January," as in this bikini-weather photo from last month's TopGolf party.

- Just_One

"Summer in January," as in this bikini-weather photo from last month's TopGolf party.

- Just_One

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Moo Boo dresses

Greg Fourticq's Moo Boo's boutique manufactures its dresses for girls exclusively in Houston and sells them in its Stafford storefront (although you can get these luxury items online). Read more about Moo Boo's and other Houston-based fashion here. less

Greg Fourticq's Moo Boo's boutique manufactures its dresses for girls exclusively in Houston and sells them in its Stafford storefront (although you can get these luxury items online). Read more about Moo Boo's ... more

Heath Wendell, left, and Marlo Evans pose for a portrait in the bakery at Slow Dough Bread Co. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Houston. Wendell, a fifth-generation baker, founded Slow Dough with Evans three-and-a-half years ago and have more than doubled their sales during the last year. less

Heath Wendell, left, and Marlo Evans pose for a portrait in the bakery at Slow Dough Bread Co. on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Houston. Wendell, a fifth-generation baker, founded Slow Dough with Evans ... more

Tookie's burger restaurant in Seabrook makes a lot of burgers, and one of the most popular is The Squealer, which has the bacon mixed right into the patty. Carnivores all across Houston mourned the Tookie's closure after Hurricane Ike in 2008, and then celebrated when the restaurant reopened in 2011. less

Tookie's burger restaurant in Seabrook makes a lot of burgers, and one of the most popular is The Squealer, which has the bacon mixed right into the patty. Carnivores all across Houston mourned the Tookie's ... more

The former Rockets hall-of-famer will soon make his clothing line, DR34M, available online, but for now the only way to get it is by appointment at his new store in Clear Lake's West mansion.

The former Rockets hall-of-famer will soon make his clothing line, DR34M, available online, but for now the only way to get it is by appointment at his new store in Clear Lake's West mansion.

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Rick Elder's tamales

The Tamale Man truck has been a staple on FM 2351 in Friendswood for more than 35 years. People from out of town have been known to drive to Friendswood for these tamales. They're that good.

The Tamale Man truck has been a staple on FM 2351 in Friendswood for more than 35 years. People from out of town have been known to drive to Friendswood for these tamales. They're that good.

Photo: Paul Galvani

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Cocktails by Chris Frankel

These cocktails at Underbelly are unique in that they are made with wine instead of liquor. Try "The Spicy Meyer," Meyer lemon and chili marmalade with dry sherry and rhubarb bitters, or a "Champagne Julep," made without bourbon. less

These cocktails at Underbelly are unique in that they are made with wine instead of liquor. Try "The Spicy Meyer," Meyer lemon and chili marmalade with dry sherry and rhubarb bitters, or a "Champagne Julep," ... more

Photo: Alison Cook

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Ice cream topped with Shipley's donuts

"Dazed and Confused" may be a film about coming of age, but nothing s gonna keep you from growing up like a cup of Eatsie Boys' Glazed and Confused ice cream, made with real Shipley's donut mixed in, and a donut hole on top, too. Eatsie Boys just opened a new cafe on Montrose. less

"Dazed and Confused" may be a film about coming of age, but nothing s gonna keep you from growing up like a cup of Eatsie Boys' Glazed and Confused ice cream, made with real Shipley's donut mixed in, and a ... more

Photo: Mai Pham

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Killer Brownies

Sold exclusively at Rice Epicurean Market are these brownies

Sold exclusively at Rice Epicurean Market are these brownies

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Fried bologna sandwich

There are a lot of places you can get a fried bologna sandwich, but only here can you get one from Gilhooley's in San Leon and wash it down with a tray of delicious grilled oysters.

There are a lot of places you can get a fried bologna sandwich, but only here can you get one from Gilhooley's in San Leon and wash it down with a tray of delicious grilled oysters.

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Buffalo Bayou brews

This may look like wine, but it's not. Smoke on the Bayou is a limited release beer from Houston's Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co., a new craft brewery that made its first packaged sales in December.

This may look like wine, but it's not. Smoke on the Bayou is a limited release beer from Houston's Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co., a new craft brewery that made its first packaged sales in December.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Made @ New Living furniture

This workshop on Kirby offers one-of-a-kind furniture built to each client's specifications. You can select re-claimed and recycled materials from the store's warehouse or bring your own. Learn more at houstonchronicle.com. less

This workshop on Kirby offers one-of-a-kind furniture built to each client's specifications. You can select re-claimed and recycled materials from the store's warehouse or bring your own. Learn more at ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Staff

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